The court martial of a US Army dog handler charged with abusing detainees at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq could help clarify who approved the harsh treatment that human rights advocates say amounted to torture.

PRIVATE Lynndie England, 21, was brought before a court in North Carolina this week to decide whether to court martial her for abusing prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison. She could face up to 38 years in jail.

TERROR suspects are becoming compliant and offering dozens more prime intelligence tips ahead of expected military commissions, according to the US general at the remote Cuban base at Guantanamo where preparations are under way Bay.